When the weather starts to cool off there is something about a nice bowl of soup! It's full of comfort and warmth and just does the body good. This Pasta Fagioli Soup is nice and meaty while balanced out with delicious beans, and veggies and topped off with pasta!
Brown the ground beef in a large saucepan or post over medium heat. Drain off most of the fat
Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and sauté for 10 minutes
Add remaining ingredients, except pasta and simmer for 1 hour. Or in the slow Cooker on high for 2 to 4 hours or low for 4 to 8 hours.
About 10 minutes before serving, cook pasta in 1 1/2 quarts of boiling water over high heat. Cook for 9-10 minutes or just until pasta is al dente, drain.
Notes
I like to keep the pasta separate and add to each bowl of soup but you can add pasta to the large pot of soup. If you do add it Simmer for 5 - 10 minutes and serve!